Sometimes it’s easier to focus on what we don’t have, rather than what we do have. At this time of the year, it’s important to take time out and remember all of the things to be thankful for that many of us take for granted. Students were asked to comment on what they are thankful for in this season of life.

Q: What are you thankful for?

“My family and how they support me and all the encouraging words they give me throughout my life and inspire me to do great things.” –Will Walters, freshman, culinary arts

“My group of friends that I’ve made at the Mississippi University for Women and all of the loving attitudes that this college offers. Amen.” –Hannah Baird, freshman, speech language pathology

“Oh, gosh! I am thankful for family. I’m thankful to live in a free country. I’m thankful for God and for Wesley and for my health.” –Gracie Lemmon, sophomore, family studies

“I am thankful for cookie dough, and I am thankful for friends that are like sisters. You know, life is wonderful right now.” –Betsie MacLellan, junior, English

“I’m thankful for a lot of things. I’m thankful for that fact that we are allowed to freely speak in a country that allows us to have opinions and allows us to be in a position where we can expand upon those opinions.” –Sydney Nelson, sophomore, business administration

What are you thankful for? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter with #SpectatorSoundOff!